
Duplicity Theory of Vision: From Newton to the Present
By Bjorn Stabell, Ulf Stabell
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Number Of Pages: 238
* Publication Date: 2009-09-21
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 052111117X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521111171
Product Description:
The duplicity theory of vision concerns the comparisons (both differences and similarities) and interaction between the cone and rod systems in the visual pathways, with the assumption that the cone system is active during daylight vision and the rod system functions in low light (night time). Research on this aspect of vision dates back to the 17th century and the work of Newton,...